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Published on August 10, 2023 - 18:32 GMT

The Biden-Harris Administration Announces $100 Million to Grow the Nursing Workforce

Today, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, announced awards of more than $100 million to train more nurses and grow the nursing workforce. These investments will address …

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Published on August 9, 2023 - 17:19 GMT

HHS Awards $30 Million to Expand Developmental Screening for Children through Community Health Centers

Critical funding to sustain health centers into the future expires at the end of September Today, to help mark National Health Center Week, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration ( …

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Published on August 9, 2023 - 14:35 GMT

Biden-Harris Administration Launches National Dashboard to Track Heat-Related Illness

New tool will help target heat-related health resources and prioritize life-saving interventions for communities most impacted by extreme heat Today the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Climate Change and Health Equity (OCCHE), …

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Published on August 8, 2023 - 16:14 GMT

HHS Office for Civil Rights Secures Agreement with Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to Advance the Rights of People in Recovery and ...

Action resolves complaint that a Pennsylvania County Children and Youth Services denied an individual the opportunity to apply to be a foster parent based on her treatment of a substance use disorder, protected under disability law The Office for Civil …

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Published on August 7, 2023 - 21:53 GMT

Readout of HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra's Visit to Seattle to Host APEC’s High-Level Meeting on Health and the Economy (SOM3 2023)

On Sunday, August 6, 2023, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra hosted his global health counterparts from around the world for the High-Level Meeting on Health and the Economy (HLMHE) at the Asia-Pacific Economic …

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Published on August 3, 2023 - 20:13 GMT

New HHS Report Shows National Uninsured Rate Reached All-Time Low in 2023 After Record-Breaking ACA Enrollment Period

Secretary Becerra: Biden-Harris Administration Efforts to Expand Coverage, Lower Costs through Inflation Reduction Act, American Rescue Plan, and Other Actions Are Working Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released a new report …

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Published on August 3, 2023 - 14:02 GMT

HHS Launches Innovation Challenge to Prevent Human Trafficking Among Women and Girls

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (OASH) Office on Women’s Health (OWH), is launching a new challenge worth up to $1.8 million to organizations with successful innovative and …

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Published on July 31, 2023 - 17:13 GMT

HHS Awards $2.5 Million to Help Decrease Food Insecurity in Native Communities

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Indian Health Service, awards $2.5 million in funding to support the development of produce prescription programs in tribal communities. The purpose of the IHS Produce Prescription Pilot Program …

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Published on July 31, 2023 - 17:13 GMT

HHS Announces the Formation of the Office of Long COVID Research and Practice and Launch of Long COVID Clinical Trials Through the ...

Current analysis estimates that 7.7 million to 23 million Americans have developed Long COVID. Today, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra released the following statement applauding the formation of the Office of …

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Published on July 31, 2023 - 15:52 GMT

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Medicare Dementia Care Model

New Model Enhances Care Coordination and Increases Support for Caregivers The Biden-Harris Administration is taking further action on its commitment to promote care and support for people with Medicare living with dementia and their unpaid caregivers. …

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Published on July 26, 2023 - 21:49 GMT

HHS Invests $11 Million to Expand Medical Residencies in Rural Communities

Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), awarded nearly $11 million to 15 awardees to strengthen the health workforce by establishing new residency programs in rural …

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Published on July 26, 2023 - 17:52 GMT

Statement from HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra on the 33rd Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act

Today marks 33 years since the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This sweeping legislation protects people with disabilities from discrimination by state and local governments and employers. It ensures equal access to healthcare, social …

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Published on July 25, 2023 - 13:06 GMT

Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Treasury announce proposed rules to strengthen Mental Health Parity and Addiction ...

2023 comparative analysis report to Congress published alongside proposed rulemaking WASHINGTON – The departments of Labor, Health and Human Services and the Treasury today announced an important step in addressing the nation’s mental health crisis by …

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Published on July 21, 2023 - 16:50 GMT

Biden-Harris Administration Hosts Inaugural Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Mental Health Summit

Mental health professionals, federal policymakers, and community leaders gather to advance equity and improve access to behavioral health care for AA and NHPIs. Historic event builds on President Biden’s Mental Health Strategy and the Administration’s …

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Published on July 21, 2023 - 11:12 GMT

HHS Announces the First-Ever Official United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps Service Mascot

Today, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released the following statement announcing the United States Public Health Service (USPHS) Commissioned Corps’ first official mascot – Lt. Cmdr. Abigail, a trained facility dog who will provide …

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Published on July 20, 2023 - 19:32 GMT

CMS Approves California & Kentucky Requests to Provide Essential Behavioral Health Services Through Mobile Crisis Intervention ...

Six states have adopted this option under President Biden’s American Rescue Plan to provide individuals experiencing mental health or substance use disorder crises with community-based interventions and stabilization The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid …

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Published on July 20, 2023 - 18:21 GMT

HRSA’S Rural Communities Opioid Response Program Team Wins 2023 Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals People’s Choice Award

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is proud to announce that today the team of Megan Meacham, Allison Hutchings, and Sarah O’Donnell from the HRSA Federal Office of Rural Health Policy was named the winner of the 2023 Samuel J. Heyman …

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Published on July 20, 2023 - 17:31 GMT

HHS Office for Civil Rights and the Federal Trade Commission Warn Hospital Systems and Telehealth Providers about Privacy and ...

Letters highlight concerns about use of online tracking technologies such as Google Analytics and Meta Pixel in violation of HIPAA The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) …

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Published on July 19, 2023 - 15:19 GMT

HHS Distributes $47.8 Million in Grant Funding for Programs Expanding Access to Medications for Opioid Use Disorder, Addressing ...

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through its Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), is announcing awards in five grant programs devoted to combating multiple facets of substance misuse and the nation’s …

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Published on July 18, 2023 - 23:33 GMT

Readout: White House and HHS Host Inflation Reduction Act Roundtable with National Pharmacy Leaders

White House and HHS host discussion on how pharmacies can work together to build on the progress made under President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act to further bring down the cost of prescription drugs and educate consumers about the benefits of the law …

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